devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē 
ˌdē-
ˌdē-
ˌdā-,
də-,
-ˈtā
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
Examples of devotee in a Sentence
The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.
a group of religious devotees
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Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the premier motorsport entity now has its zeitgeist captured in a book that should be required reading for neophytes and ardent devotees alike—Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
But these weren’t just devotees of the cult TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
—Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
The property’s deep ties to Nikko’s religious hubs unlock options typically reserved for locals and long-term devotees: private fire ceremonies at Chūzen-ji Temple, Shinto kagura dance performances in festival months, and more.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Even though Snow White was positioned as a family-friendly musical — one that should’ve generated a fair amount of excitement from fans and Disney devotees — the soundtrack is underperforming in a big way.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
But these weren’t just devotees of the cult TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
—Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
The property’s deep ties to Nikko’s religious hubs unlock options typically reserved for locals and long-term devotees: private fire ceremonies at Chūzen-ji Temple, Shinto kagura dance performances in festival months, and more.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Even though Snow White was positioned as a family-friendly musical — one that should’ve generated a fair amount of excitement from fans and Disney devotees — the soundtrack is underperforming in a big way.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for devotee
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌdev-ə-ˈtē
-ˈtā
-ˈtā
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports
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